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Where is Rumpole, that eccentric barrister famous for his knowledge of bloodstains, blood groups, and forgery by typewriter? He is supposed by one and all to be enjoying his well-earned retirement in the Florida sunshine with his son, Nick; daughter-in-law, Erica; and, of course, She Who Must Be Obeyed. But Rumpole is made of sterner stuff, and the nearest whiff of a tricky blood case and he abandons the pleasure of Florida orange juice and descends on the dear old Chambers to take command once again.

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Rumpole for the Prosecution

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Horace Rumpole is back! This time to relate his witty tales as an Old Bailey prosecutor with a penchant for gin and justice. Listen to Rumpole's biting cynicism and dry humor... then become a lifelong fan!

Rumpole and the Blind Tasting

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Rumpole defends career criminal Hugh Timson for receiving a garageful full of stolen wine.

5 out of 5 stars

The real Rumpole

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Rumpole and the Judge's Elbow

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Rumpole defends the smarmy owner of a string of massage parlors on the charge of running "disorderly houses" (i.e. bordellos).

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Excellent Rumpole, very enjoyable and entertaining

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Rumpole a la Carte

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Leo McKern

Length: 1 hr and 28 mins

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Rumpole is back! Rumpled, rummy and rumbling, Horace Rumpole has returned with more of Mortimer's dependable blend of wit, wisdom and Wordsworth. The eccentric barrister of the Old Bailey reveals more of the immortal moments of his life, both in court and surviving "she who must be obeyed."

Rumpole's Return

By:
John Mortimer

Narrated by:
Leo McKern

Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins

Abridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
30

Performance

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Where is Rumpole, that eccentric barrister famous for his knowledge of bloodstains, blood groups, and forgery by typewriter? He is supposed by one and all to be enjoying his well-earned retirement in the Florida sunshine with his son, Nick; daughter-in-law, Erica; and, of course, She Who Must Be Obeyed. But Rumpole is made of sterner stuff, and the nearest whiff of a tricky blood case and he abandons the pleasure of Florida orange juice and descends on the dear old Chambers to take command once again.

Perfection!

Rumpole for the Prosecution

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John Mortimer

Narrated by:
Leo McKern

Length: 1 hr and 32 mins

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18

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
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Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
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Rumpole and the Blind Tasting

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Rumpole's The Old, Old Story

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After a fight with his wife, Rumpole stays with Erskine-Browns and finds that Portia is prosecuting one of his clients.

Rumpole and the Younger Generation

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Rumpole is defending a young member of the Timson clan, an extended family of light-fingered but otherwise moral South London villains. To his distress, his own son appears to be acquiring some of the Timson traits.

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A Taste for Vengeance

A Bruno, Chief of Police Novel

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Martin Walker

Narrated by:
Robert Ian Mackenzie

Length: 11 hrs

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Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
166

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4.5 out of 5 stars
157

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
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When a British tourist fails to turn up for a luxurious cooking vacation in Bruno's usually idyllic Dordogne village of St. Denis, the worried hostess is quick to call on Bruno for help. Monica Felder is nowhere to be found, and her husband, a retired British major, is unreachable. And not long after Bruno discovers that Monica was traveling with a mysterious Irishman (her lover?), the two turn up dead. The Irishman's background in intelligence and his connection to Monica's husband only raise more questions for Bruno.

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Known as the Bailey hack for his chain smoking, the irrepressible Rumpole is engaged to defend a priest who is accused of theft. Meeting up with old friend George for after-work drinks, Rumpole can't help but notice that George's female companion looks suspiciously familiar.

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Seven BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations of P. D. James' acclaimed mysteries, plus
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Rumpole and the Alternative Society

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Rumpole defends a hippie-type school teacher on a narcotics charge and finds himself attracted to her - and her lifestyle.

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Rumpole of the Bailey [AudioGo]

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Performance

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In these witty and comic stories, Horace Rumpole takes on a variety of clients and activities. He, of course, brings each case to a successful end, all the while quoting poetry and drinking claret.

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Rumpole: The Gentle Art of Blackmail & Other Stories

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Overall

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Benedict Cumberbatch plays the young Horace Rumpole in this second stellar collection of court cases, also starring Timothy West as the older Rumpole. 'Rumpole and the Man of God': It is 1959, and Rumpole must defend a clergyman accused of shoplifting who, although he clearly did not commit the crime, is curiously reluctant to be cross-examined under oath. Meanwhile, Hilda (she who must be obeyed) has big news....

5 out of 5 stars

Another series of Mysteries acted out amazingly!!!

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Inspector Morse: BBC Radio Drama Collection

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Horace Rumpole is back! Leo McKern reads from John Mortimer's second volume about the life and trials of the eccentric barrister famous for his infinite knowledge of blood stains, blood groups and forgery by typewriter. Witty and cynical as ever, Rumpole will once again delight listeners with his irreverent behavior and legal triumphs in Rumpole and the Age for Retirement.

Rumpole and the Married Lady

By:
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Narrated by:
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Length: 48 mins

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Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
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Performance

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Story

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After a long spell without cases, Rumpole is apparently divorcing his old friend and colleague George Frobisher. His client meanwhile threatens to drive Rumpole's wife Hilda (She who must be obeyed) into the arms of her friend Dodo.

Editorial Reviews

Leo McKern, reprising his role from the iconic British TV show Rumpole of the Bailey, once again puts his stentorian boom to good use this tale which finds the salty, trenchant, and deceptively shrewd barrister representing a union boss accused of manslaughter while facing a challenge of a different but similarly daunting variety on the home front: his wife, also known as "She Who Must be Obeyed", Hilda’s "withdrawal” from performing chores.

From spirited debates at Old Bailey to Rumpole’s futile attempt at cooking peas, McKern’s enthusiastic and often uproariously funny performance makes this an addictive, highly entertaining listen.

Publisher's Summary

Rumpole defends a union activist accused of manslaughter, while Hilda goes on strike as Rumpole's cook because of his late hours.